The Burning Isle Author: Will Panzo Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: A- What We’re Talking About: Gikany and Una were fascinated by this debut novel. The Burning Isle is a compelling mixture of dark fantasy, adventure, mystery, and suspense. We were mesmerized by this richly complex novel. Unfortunately there is not much we can say about this intriguing puzzle of a novel. It is a well-woven mystery of who Cassius is, what his mission is, and why he is so dedicated to it. Gikany and Una discussed the rich nuances of the story, but sharing that discussion could possibly spoil the plot line. The novel is a slowly unweaving...

The Tides of Bára Author: Jeffe Kennedy Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: B What We’re Talking About: This is going to be a pretty vague review as The Tides of Bara is in essence a transitional novel. It follows Oria and Lonen as they flee Bara and attempt to reach the Destrye. Although if felt like nothing really happened, Gikany and Una liked it. When we say that very little happened, we mean that none of the overarching plot lines are resolved. There is a touch of action, quite of a bit travel, and a steamy interaction, but really, Oria and Lonen travel from Bara to Dru. What does...

Of Flame and Light Author: Cecy Robson Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: B What We’re Talking About: Gikany and Una have been anticipating this novel since we met Taran in the first Weird Girls novel, A Curse Awakened. We loved this mouthy, confident woman. We found it fascinating to see the world of the Wird sisters through Taran’s eyes. Taran’s persona is just a façade. Taran’s history (which we hope to learn more about in future books) has taught her to show a tough-as-nails façade to hide her brittle self-esteem. She is terrified of being in love. This fact is illustrated through her frustrating relationship with Gem. One would...

Seneca’s Faith Author: Abigail Owen Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: B What We’re Talking About: Seneca’s Faith is the fourth novel in the Shadowcat Nation series. This interesting take on shifters seemingly comes to a close with this book. Although there may be more books to come in the series, Gikany and Una liked the conclusion we found with Seneca and Gage’s journey. Seneca has appeared in previous books in the Shadowcat Nation series, but we didn’t learn much about her. As the novel begins, we find out there is much more to Seneca than anyone knew. Since the evil Rick Delaney is her father, Seneca has been forced...

The Bloodsworn Author: Erin Lindsey Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A- What We’re Talking About: Gikany and Una have waited somewhat impatiently for the final book in this Bloodbound trilogy. We were not disappointed. The Bloodsworn is our favorite book of the series. What makes this series so captivating is the characters. All three main characters (Alix, Liam, and Erik) developed over the course of the three novels. Gikany and Una enjoyed discussing the changes that Alix, Liam and Erik each underwent as the series progressed. We watched them grow in both confidence and decisiveness. The heartache they felt after making tough choices grounded the novel. Not only do...

Ninth City Burning Author: J. Patrick Black Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: C What We’re Talking About: Ninth City Burning is the debut novel of J. Patrick Black. This science fiction story was fascinating and easily visualized, if only Gikany and Una enjoyed reading it. Truly, we loved the overall premise – a science fiction story about a post-apocalyptic Earth battling back an alien species in order to avoid extinction. The discovery of a new resource, Thelemity which most of us would describe as magic, is critical in the battle between these two factions. It is utterly engrossing. The novel begins with the assumption that we are winning, when...

Devils and Details Author: Devon Monk Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: B What We’re Talking About: Devils and Details is the second book in the fascinating world of Ordinary, Oregon. Though Una and Gikany are a bit split on our rating, suffice to say we both liked it and look forward to more. ****If you haven’t read the first book (Death and Relaxation), this review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk – you have been warned!**** Gikany and Una love this world. The varied paranormal creatures intermixed with gods and humans allows for a rich cast of characters. In this installment, we see and learn more about...

Her Rogue Alpha Author: Paige Tyler Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: DNF / C What We’re Talking About: This is an odd review to write since only Una finished the book, but we do that we were disappointed with Layla and Jayson’s story. Una finished the novel, but found herself feeling let down. The connection between Layla and Jayson was forged early in the series. Their story is one we have waited for: a shifter who just joined the X-Ops and her wounded soldier. However, Jayson is emotionally abusive. The abuse is substantial enough to make us feel that there should possibly be trigger warnings for this book. In...

Oria’s Gambit Author: Jeffe Kennedy Reviewers: Gikany and Una Rating: B+ What We’re Talking About: After the cliffhanger in the previous book, Lonen’s War, Gikany and Una were eager to start Oria’s Gambit. We enjoyed it though it was a completely different feel from the previous novel. We go from a fast-paced novel filled with battles, negotiations, and confrontations to one that is a battlefront of politics and maneuverings filled with anxious waiting and debating. Though it was still very gripping, it was a change from the pace of the previous novel. In Oria’s Gambit, Oria and Lonen race to obtain the throne in Baran in order to protect...

Her Demigod Complex Author: Abigail Owen Reviewers: Gikany & Una Rating: B- What We’re Talking About: Gikany and Una were able to go back and read the first novella in the Legendary Consultants series after reading the second novella, The Worse for Were, first. Her Demigod Complex tells the story of Leia and Castor, a broken nymph and a demigod. Despite learning more of the intriguing mythology of this world from this first novella, we were a bit disappointed. We liked Leia and Castor. Although their journey was the seemingly typical boss and assistant trope, there was a nice twist to it. They fought their attraction for different reasons and...

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